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Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: That needs to be speeded up.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: We are in constant contact with the banks to encourage them-----

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: -----and drive them forward to get the settlements made.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The objective here is that we have to get to a point where people can get their mortgage difficulties settled and get on with their lives.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not agree at all with the top levels of pay in the banks. I think they are far too much.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: They have to be brought under control. When the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, referred yesterday to a Government decision, that Government decision is to support and to seek the implementation of the report that has come from Mercers on pay in the banking system. The Government has commissioned an independent analysis of pay scales and pension packages in the banks. It has...

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has already intervened to address the issue of mortgage arrears, which is one of the biggest problems facing many householders. In many cases, those in mortgage arrears bought homes at the height of the property bubble. The Deputy will recall that there was a property bubble during the lifetime of the Government in which he served, the result of which is that many are now...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (25 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I attended the most recent meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 22 April. In her opening remarks, High Representative Ashton provided an update on the latest round of the Serbia/Kosovo dialogue which took place on 17-18 April. She welcomed the agreement reached between the two parties on a number of outstanding issues which – it is hoped – will facilitate...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (25 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Syria was the major issue discussed at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg on 22 April, which I attended. The focus was on the rapidly deteriorating situation in the country and on what further steps the EU can take to support the ongoing efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict and mitigate its impact on the civilian population. These objectives remain central...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (25 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I have discussed the upcoming marching season, including the role of the Parades Commission, in the context of non-notified parades, with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers on a number of occasions. I will be raising this issue when I meet with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and members of the Northern Ireland Executive next Monday 29 April. In addition,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Military Personnel (24 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: In accordance with the provision of Section 317 of the Defence Act, 1954, express permission has been granted to the US authorities for their military personnel to wear military uniform in the transit areas of Irish airports. However, should the Deputy be in a position to provide further information, my Department will be happy to look further into the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: None of my Department’s capital expenditure allocation was used for current expenditure in 2012.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: My Department does not operate any capital investment programmes but has a small administrative capital allocation. This is mostly used to support investment in ongoing renewal of the Department’s ICT infrastructure to leverage maximum operating cost-effectiveness with reducing staff resources; necessary replacement of equipment and the development of new software applications for the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Aircraft Landings (24 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: As outlined in the response to the Parliamentary Question referred to by the Deputy, the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order 1952 gives the Minister for Foreign Affairs primary responsibility for the regulation of activity by foreign military aircraft in Ireland. Permission for foreign military aircraft to land at Irish airports is subject to assurances that the conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigration Data (24 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The figures requested by the Deputy in respect of immigration to Britain, America, Canada and Australia from 2003 to 2012 are set out below. These statistics are published by the CSO and can be found on their website.The Deputy should note that the prior to 2007, specific figures for Australia and Canada are not available with both countries included in the “Other Countries”...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: The parents of the person in question applied to the Department for a passport for their son on 21 March, 2013. The application was made through the Passport Express service which is a ten working-day service for properly completed applications. Under this service, the Department was obliged to issue a passport to the applicant no later than 5 April, 2013 if the application was in order....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: On 22 April 2013 at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, Ireland together with our EU colleagues decided to lift all sanctions on Myanmar/Burma with the exception of the arms embargo and embargo on equipment which might be used for internal oppression. This decision was taken in light of the political and economic reforms that have been taking place in Myanmar/Burma since 2011 in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Certificate of Irish Heritage Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 158 together. Following a public tender in April, 2010, Fexco were awarded the contract to operate the Certificate of Irish Heritage on behalf of the Department.Under the terms of the contract, Fexco developed the web systems and necessary software. Fexco also process applications, issue certificates and are the initial point of contact for all...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Expenditure (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: Ireland’s 73 missions abroad perform a wide range of functions in pursuit of Ireland’s foreign policy interests. These include representing and advancing government policies with other States and in international organisations, in particular the EU and UN; economic and cultural promotion; frontline consular and passport services to Irish citizens overseas; engaging with Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (23 Apr 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I welcome the publication of the US Senate’s Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Bill which provides for reform of the US immigration system, which was published last week. It also provides for future flows of legal migration between Ireland and the US. The Bill is a very positive development which, if adopted, would help to end the great hardship and...